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To the Right Worsps. his Maties
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Justices of the Peace
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for the County of Midds.
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The humble Peticon of the Inhabitants of that part of
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Clerkenwell
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which is within
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the Liberty of
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Ishington
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in the said County.
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Sheweth
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That yor. Peticoners doe Severally Contribute and pay to the Watch within the said
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parish Which Watch is Constanly kept at or neare the upperend of
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St John Street
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within the Said parish Which place is remote from your Petrs. habitacons Soe
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that yor. Petr. have noe benefit by the said Watch.
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That Severall Burnlaries & Robberies have been attempted in and neare your
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Petrs. Neighbourhood & they being Still in danger there of for want of a
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Sufficient Watch.
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P S Westley
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Yor. Petrs therefore humbly pray yor. Worspps to be pleased
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to order that they may be discharged from contributing and
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paying to the Said Watch within the said parish and that they
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may have liberty and power to imploy and pay one or more
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Watchmen in the Said
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for the better
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Safeguard & Security of yor. Peticoners.
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Edwd: Hitchcock
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And yor. Petrs. shall ever pray Etc.
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Hen: Hankin
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Charles: Clarke
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James Miles
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John Booth
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Wid Gawton
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